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Default A tv with a Windows XP question, happens all the time right ?

"Jeff Urban" wrote in message
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One more question about XP Pro, I assume the HDs are IDE, what would
happen if I deleted all the users in documents and settings using
another PC ? Would that take the OS back to the "Welcome, let's setup
bla bla bla.... " ?

Either something like that or picking out the video driver files would
be fine.


I've not tried it but you would likely just ruin the XP installation.

Backing up the drivers is a job for double driver or smart driver backup.
You might do this from a boot CD (or bootable flash drive) and clone the
hard disk while you're at it. This can be done with the drive in another PC
if necessary.
Google is your friend.

Logging in without a password is a job for a suitable boot CD (or bootable
flash drive) which will allow you to blank the existing passwords. This can
be done with the drive in another PC if necessary.
Google is your friend. Sometimes the administrator password is blank so safe
mode is all you need but not likely if an IT department set it up.

Once you've backed up the drivers and recovered any files you need (or
cloned the drive), use a key finder and Google the key to see which OEM it
is. Alternatively there are tools which will tell you which OEM string is in
the BIOS.
Google is your friend.

Once you know the OEM, make a bootable XP install CD (or bootable flah
drive) for that OEM.
Google is your friend.

If the machine refuses to boot from anything other than its own hard drive
then use that drive in another PC and set it up to start XP OEM install when
it is booted from. Put the drivers in a folder on the drive too.

Google can tell you everything you want to know.
Example search:
www.google.com/search?&q=boot+cd

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